GEOG 300    Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 100, ENGRD 116, ENGWR 51 or ESLW 310, or placement though assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course presents a systematic survey of the physical earth and the natural processes that influence humankind. The course provides an introduction to the use of maps and other tools employed in the analysis of patterns of weather, climate, soils, landforms, and vegetation.

GEOG 301    Physical Geography Laboratory    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOG 300
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a laboratory study of basic principles and concepts involved in understanding Earth's environmental systems. Labs feature observation, collection, analysis and display of data related to the study of energy, weather and climate, vegetation, soils, landforms, and environmental hazards. Additionally, units feature geographic methods and technology, including interpretation of maps and other geographic imagery, weather instrumentation, the global positioning system (GPS), and relevant computer and Internet applications. Field trips may be required.

GEOG 330    Introduction to Geographic Information Systems    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based data processing tool used to manage and analyze spatial information. Applications of GIS include environmental assessment, analysis of natural hazards, site analysis for business and industry, resource management, and land-use planning. This course introduces the concepts, techniques, and tools of GIS including data acquisition, management, manipulation, and analysis, and cartographic output.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   T.Lupo               Off Campus Ethan 150 17280

GEOG 334    Introduction to GIS Software Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: CISC 300
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 50 hours LEC ; 12 hours LAB
Description: This course provides the conceptual and practical foundations for using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Emphasis is placed on basic GIS software functionality, display and attribute querying functions, address geocoding, beginning spatial database construction, spatial analysis, cartographic presentation, and spatial data management. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            06:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   E.Kauffman           Off Campus Ethan 150 18806
T            08:50PM-09:25PM   LAB   E.Kauffman           Off Campus Ethan 150 

GEOG 340    Cartographic Design for GIS    3 Units

Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: CISC 300 (IBM Compatible Computers and Microsoft Windows).
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a comprehensive study of GIS applicable cartography including cartographic principles. Data acquisition methods used in map production, and methods of base map development. The course will include the study of cartography to include history, principles, map projections, map scale, types of thematic maps, and map accuracy. Techniques used in GIS base map development (scanning, digitizing, and coordinate geometry) will be introduced using hands-on exercises. The course will include the production and presentation techniques of professional quality maps. The course will include hands-on work in computer-assisted mapping projects.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   H.Howard             Off Campus Ethan 150 17584

GEOG 342    Introduction to Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 48 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the principles and concepts of remote sensing and digital image processing as it relates to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Fundamentals of remote sensing, aerial photography, satellite imagery, photogrammetry, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) and Laser Incidence Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) are taught. A variety of digital image processing techniques are presented to analyze various remote sensing platforms.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th           06:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   N.Jennings           Off Campus Ethan 152 31236
Th           08:50PM-09:40PM   LAB   N.Jennings           Off Campus Ethan 152 

GEOG 344    Spatial Analysis and Modeling in GIS    3 Units

Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: CISC 300 (IBM compatible Computers and Microsoft Windows); STAT 301.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a general survey of the fundamentals of spatial information systems and a survey of quantitative techniques applicable to spatial data. This course is focused on the functionally of GIS as an effective tool for modeling and analyzing complex spatial relationships quantitative methods, to include measures of central tendency, dispersion, and density, are discussed. Applications of such methods will be presented using empirical data.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   H.Howard             Off Campus Ethan 150 17640

GEOG 350    Data Acquisition in GIS    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOG 330
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the techniques, theory, and practical experience necessary to acquire, convert, and create digital spatial data. Topics include acquisition of existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, metadata, formatting and conversion of GIS data, creating data utilizing digital cameras and scanners, the utilization of remotely sensed data, and use of the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   P.Veisze             Off Campus Ethan 152 17642

GEOG 354    Introduction to the Global Positioning System (GPS)    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: GEOG 300 and 301.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the Global Positioning System (GPS). Topics include the basic concepts of GPS and hands-on operation of the technology, computer interfaces, GIS software, and real-world applications.

Schedule: Five Week - Third, Apr 13-May 19
F            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   N.Jennings           Off Campus Ethan 150 21008

GEOG 376    Intermediate GIS Programming    3 Units

Prerequisite: GEOG 375 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 45 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course provides concepts and skills necessary to become a proficient GIS applications developer. It utilizes the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and Python scripting languages, in conjunction with ArcObjects, to develop complex GIS procedures and functions. Additionally, the course focuses on advanced methods for controlling feature display, querying, working with selection sets, creating dynamic layouts, editing tables, and performing geoprocessing operations. This course may be taken up to four times on a different software package or version.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            06:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   N.Jennings           Off Campus Ethan 152 22236
M            08:30PM-09:50PM   LAB   N.Jennings           Off Campus Ethan 152 

GEOG 386    Using GIS for Disaster Management    3 Units

Prerequisite: GEOG 330 or 334 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 44 hours LEC ; 30 hours LAB
Description: This course provides an introduction to the use of GIS as a powerful tool in disaster management. Techniques and skills in the application of spatial information and analysis technologies to the problems of disaster and complex emergency management are investigated. GIS software and GPS technology are used to visualize, analyze, and represent spatial data in the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure from natural disasters. Key GIS applications include natural hazard identification and mapping, multi-hazard analysis, shelter planning, mitigation, damage assessment, and recovery monitoring.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            06:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   TBA                  Off Campus Ethan 151 22240
M            08:30PM-10:05PM   LAB   TBA                  Off Campus Ethan 151